Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 70 Van Doren Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,407 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (23,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00077-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 08-00077-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,407 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,407 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,000 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 70 VAN DOREN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-2741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
70 Van Doren Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2014.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 VAN DOREN AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201411301 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6708 / 1697 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043837 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 70 VAN DOREN AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000016512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 7623/1909 |
| Instrument | 2025016512 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Van Doren Ave was $9,038, up 8.3% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $519,700 (-) Land $323,100 Building $196,600 | $519,700 (-) Land $323,100 Building $196,600 | |
| 2025 | $9,038.00 (+8.34%) | $519,700 Land $323,100 Building $196,600 | $519,700 Land $323,100 Building $196,600 |
| 2024 | $8,342.00 | ||
| 2023 | $418,900 Land $283,100 Building $135,800 | $418,900 Land $283,100 Building $135,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,823.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 70 Van Doren Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 70 Van Doren Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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